A podcast with the goal to change the way couples show up in marriage, hosts Chris and Johnna Farrell expose their own marriage mishaps and miscommunications for the growth of others. If they haven’t been through it, these parents to four bring in other couples, individuals, and experts who have. From parenting, to communication, to sex, to finances, they leave no marital or life stone left unturned. Chris and Johnna believe you can't control anyone but yourself, so if you grow yourself (personally, spiritually, mentally, and physically) you will undoubtedly grow your marriage.
About the hosts: Chris and Johnna have been married for seven years, together for nine, and have four kids five and under. Chris is a long-time fitness professional turned online entrepreneur, coach, and podcast host. Johnna is a stay-at-home mom, certified Strategic Interventionist (life coach), podcast host, and Partnerships Assistant for a large podcast network. Life is crazy, but Chris and Johnna saw what it was like to lead separate lives and go through the motions, but with a little bit of personal growth and a whole lot of Jesus, they are on a mission to thrive through every season and bring their listeners along with them.
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Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna dive into the world of parenting as they give six questions that they've used in their own family to make sure they are intentional about parenting well, and parenting together. Make sure to have a pen and paper ready to jot down these questions for yourself and make time to reflect either alone or preferably with your spouse. Topics Covered: discipline relationship parental example technology physical health nutrition mental health life/home or...
Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna get vulnerable once again by revealing three questions they recently asked each other to take their marriage to another level. Listen in, take notes, and plan to have the same conversation with your spouse. It may be painful in the moment, but the growth and clarity it brings is worth it.
Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna reveal questions that you can ask yourself when confronted with a decision that needs to be made. Listen as they also walk you through exercises to help solidify your decision. Sources Mentioned: Success Principles Body Sway Test
Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna go over some of the key factors in not only surviving, but thriving through this COVID-19 pandemic. If you're new to working from home, or staying home, glued to the press conferences or simply just feel like you're drowning - listen to what is working for them and see if you can pull any of the tips into your own life for a more positive pandemic.
Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna chat about the three things that really hinder personal growth, self-image, and overall - happiness. Especially during a time like now, it's time to stop doing these three things.
Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna interview author and youth pastor, Colin Edwards on his book Victory and the story behind being courageous during one of the most challenging seasons of his life. Topics Covered: Victory in death/loss Cancer diagnosis in a loved one Carrying out God’s calling Thriving through difficult seasons Reacting to situations you have no control over Being courageous during tough times when you don’t have faith Going through a journey when eyes are on you...
In this episode Chris and Johnna go live on their social media to discuss the current coronavirus pandemic and how they're surviving the uncertainty, even among the fear-inducing media. Topics Covered: fear and the media working from home with kids time management being prepared as a couple communicating through the challenging time controlling what you can control the importance of your health during this time effects of stress tips from work-from-home parents...
Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna interview Joel Montgomery on the idea of doing family on purpose. Joel has an extensive background in organizational culture and upon losing his job, he decided to take his knowledge and apply it to his most important job, his family. Listen in as Joel walks us through how to be intentional with your family and purposeful with the direction your lives are going. Topics Covered: Family on Purpose Organizational Culture – what is it, why it’s impo...
Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Johnna interview Sandra Etherington, owner of Family Personalities. Using the Myers-Briggs Personality typing, Sandra helps families work together more effectively to raise their uniquely wired children to be the best versions of themselves that they can be. Listen as Chris and Johnna ask her all of the questions on this interesting way of getting to know yourself and your children. Topics Covered: What is Myers-Briggs Personality testing Do kids have ...
Episode Summary: In their most vulnerable episode yet, Chris and Johnna open up about all of the ways they've been tested since taking a giant leap of faith; and in turn, all of the ways God has continued to answer when they've opened their hands and surrendered it all.
